Rivalsstar David Tennant addresses his potential return, following that season 1 cliffhanger ending. An adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel, Rivals explores the ongoing quarreling between powerful and affluent English men, Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony, Lord Baddingham (portrayed by Tennant). Along with Tennant, the Rivals cast includes Alex Hassell, Danny Dyer, Nafessa Williams, Oliver Chris, Bella Maclean, Aidan Turner, and more. In the season 1 finale, when an argument quickly escalates between Tony and Cameron Cook, he is knocked unconscious, leaving his status for Rivals season 2 unknown.